Quotes by Sherrilyn Kenyon

His mom always said that trust was something you earned. And it wasnt something you gave easy. Too often, it was a tool your enemies used to hurt you with. Give them nothing, baby. Not until you have no choice. The world is harsh and it is cold. People can be good and decent, but most of them are only out for themselves and theyll hurt anyone they can.

Trust the Simi. She aint never wrong.

But don’t ever let yourself forget that the person you care about fills an emptiness no one else ever has and that while life with them can seriously suck at times, thosemoments when it doesn’t are worth all the aggravation of falling into the toilet and getting soaked when you’re half asleep.

You stubborn bastard. Take it from someone who knows firsthand, there’s a lot to be said for forgiveness. Grudges seldom hurt anyone except the one bearing them.And there’s a lot to be said for knocking enemies upside their heads and cracking skulls open.Ash & Urian

Betrayals that make your soul scream so loud you wonder why no one else hears it. In the end, we are all alone in that private hell. But life isnt about learning to forgive those who have hurt you or forgetting the past. Its about learning to forgive yourself for being human and making mistakes. Yes, people disappoint us all the time. But the harshest lessons come when we disappoint ourselves. When we put our trust and our hearts into the hands of the wrong person and they do us wrong. And while we may hate them for what they did, the one we hate most is ourself for allowing them into our private circle. How could I have been so stupid? How could I let them deceive me?

But life isn’t about learning to forgive those who have hurt you or forgetting your past. It’s about learning to forgive yourself for being human and making mistakes.

There will always be a part of you that misses her. Youll see something that reminds you of her and want to tell her about it, only to realize shes not there anymore. Then youll feel her loss all over again. (Ravyn) Youre not helping me, Ravyn. (Jack)I know, buddy. But you will eventually make peace with yourself, and thats the most important thing. Eventually, youll even be able to smile again when you think about her. (Ravyn)

Malphas surveyed the womens bodies with utter disgust and sorrowuntil he realized Tabitha was still alive. He knelt by her side and cradled her head tenderly. Tabby... Im so sorryGrimacing she opened her eyes as she labored to breathe. She laughed bitterly, exposing a set of bleeding teeth. there are some things that sorry doesnt fix, Caleb.Shhh, dont speak. I can--you failed us, She went limp in his arms. Her eyes went Dull.Wincing, Caleb held her close to his heart and stroked her bloody hair. No, Tabby. I failed myself.Most of all, I failed Nick.

Sadly for you, I think Im going to live, Simi. You can stop slapping me now. Ive already lost enough sense. Cant afford to lose any more brain cells. I really really need my last three before I forget how to spell my name. Its hard enough to pronounce. Nickwell, poo. Not poo that youll live, cause the Simi would probably miss you if you died, but poo that Ill miss all that good old salty boy meat. Though we needs be fatting you up some to make you really good eats. Hmmm. Simi

Thats it, Im going to beat you down and make you sorry.Xypher froze as he braced himself for her attack.But instead of her giving him pain, she tickled him. It took him several seconds before he realized her intent. By then she was pouting.Youre not ticklish. Well, that stinks. She sat back and crossed her arms over her chest, hiding the breasts he loved to tease.Im sorry, he said, trying to cheer her. If itll make you happy, Ill pretend to be. No its okay. Cant have everything, I suppose. She paused at the edge of the bed. But you come darn close.Close to what?Being perfect. Only youre more than that, Xypher. Youre wonde

Simone couldnt move as she caught the hot look in his eyes. This was it and she knew it. She was lost to him. How could she deny him after all hed done to protect her?Simone!She jumped at Jesses shrill call.He popped into the room, then screamed like a girl. Im sorry. You two continue.Xypher let out a low, evil growl as he hung his head down and shook it over her. I dont know about you, but that just killed my mood. The only thing to do more damage would would be to see Jesse naked. That would probably make me impotent for eternity. I think we just found the perfect birth control.

Xypher flashed himself into Simones bedroom, expecting to find her there.It was empty.Closing his eyes, he sensed for presences in the condo. There no Simone, but Jesse and Gloria in Jesses room.Without thinking, he flashed in there to find the two ghosts naked on the bed. Oh g-ds, Im blind. He spun around to give them his back.Dont you knock? Jesse said.

Most people would rather suffer through a bad situation than take the steps needed to free themselves, especially if they knew that by freeing themselves, it would make them hunted.

I have a computer, a vibrator, and pizza delivery. Why should I leave the house? - Tabitha

Jericho stopped him before he left. He slid the ring off his finger and handed it to him. Take this.Asmodeus curled his lip as he shrank back from it. Im not about to marry your ugly ass, boy. No offense, but you aint my type. I like my dates with less body hair... and with female parts attached by nature.Jericho let out an aggravated growl. Its not a wedding ring, asshole. Its Beriths ring. You get into trouble you can summon him to help you get out of there.That completely changed his attitude. Oh, hey, that could be worth an engagement to you. Asmodeus grinned as he palmed it. If Im back in a few hours... well, I dont want to think about that. I might change my mind about doing this. Im thinking happy thoughts. Creamed dog innards and rotten steak. Yeah. Yum. He vanished.

You look good as a Pirate. ErinAhoy, matey, he said, laying her back against the grass. Me capns ship needs a port. V AidanMe capns port needs a ship. Erin

Writers,” Esther said simply. “For some reason, a lot of you reject what you hear and see in your heads. If you go too long ignoring it, it builds up and then you do all sorts of weird things. Mumble to yourself. Nightmares. Daydreams. Total anarchy and chaos. Before you know it, the writer is either sitting in a corner feverishly humming to his- or herself or on Prozac.

Athena came to stand by her side. She reached out and ran a light touch over the read wrap. Nice dress.Grace frowned in disbelief. Theyre fighting to the death and youre admiring my clothes?Athena laughed. Trust me, I pick my generals well. Priapus doesnt stand a chance.

I wish I could just fling myself into bed with you, but I can’t. I don’t want to be used that way and I don’t want to use you! Can’t you understand that?

Please Julian,” she whispered to him as he slept beside her. “Don’t leave me.